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Rainbow Connection is a Family Resource Center in Ventura County that serves people with developmental disabilities and other special needs, and their families.

Whether you are just starting your journey with a baby in the hospital or you are a family member looking at the issues of aging for someone with special needs, Rainbow is here for you.We are here to help you find information, training and the support of other parents who are on your same journey.

Rainbow is staffed by parents of children and adults with special needs. We draw from our own experiences and understand the daily joys and challenges of parenting a child or an adult with special needs. We are great listeners and can assist families with problem solving.

Our staff and families work together in relationships based on dignity, respect, and confidentiality. We believe that every person should be valued, respected, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to building sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding between individuals, families, professionals, and the community.

Events

Rainbow Support

Talking to a trained staff member who is a parent.

Parent to Parent Matches - Connecting parents with similar concerns and interests.

Rainbow has support groups for specific disabilities, military families, and general ones for all special needs. We also list the groups available in the community.We encourage parents to attend a support group at least once. They might be surprised at how much it will help them and how much they can help others.

Socializing

Social time for teens and adults receiving services from TCRC

Sib Club

Information on various disabilities

on local, state, & national resources

on parent's Rights & Responsibilities when raising a child with special needs

Education and training

Presentations on topics of interest for parents

Basic training on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Workshops to help parents organize all the paperwork that comes with a child with special needs

Spanish Outreach Assistance

Support for Spanish speaking families, some resource materials are available in Spanish.

Library

A large multi-media library is available at the Tri-Counties Regional Center office in Oxnard. A satellite library is available in the Simi Valley Tri-Counties Regional Center office and at Channel Islands Social Services. Internet access is available at both Regional Center sites. A mobile library is available for group meetings. The library is open to the public.

E-Mail: rainbow@tri-counties.org

Website: http://rainbowconnectionfrc.weebly.com
or find us at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RainbowConnectionFRC

Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Oxnard Office
2401 East Gonzales Road, Suite 100, Oxnard CA 93036
Main Phone: (805) 485-9643
Toll Free: (800) 332-3679
Spanish Line: (805) 485-9892
Fax: (805) 278-9056
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Simi Valley Office

2635 Park Center Drive, Suite A, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Main Phone: 805-823-2325
Spanish Line 805-485-9892

Monday through Thursday 9 am to 1 pm and by appointment.

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Rainbow Connection is a Family Resource Center in Ventura County that serves people with developmental disabilities and other special needs, and their families.

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Rainbow Connection is a Family Resource Center in Ventura County that serves people with developmental disabilities and other special needs, and their families.

Whether you are just starting your journey with a baby in the hospital or you are a family member looking at the issues of aging for someone with special needs, Rainbow is here for you.We are here to help you find information, training and the support of other parents who are on your same journey.

Rainbow is staffed by parents of children and adults with special needs. We draw from our own experiences and understand the daily joys and challenges of parenting a child or an adult with special needs. We are great listeners and can assist families with problem solving.

Our staff and families work together in relationships based on dignity, respect, and confidentiality. We believe that every person should be valued, respected, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to building sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding between individuals, families, professionals, and the community.

Events

Rainbow Support

Talking to a trained staff member who is a parent.

Parent to Parent Matches - Connecting parents with similar concerns and interests.

Rainbow has support groups for specific disabilities, military families, and general ones for all special needs. We also list the groups available in the community.We encourage parents to attend a support group at least once. They might be surprised at how much it will help them and how much they can help others.

Socializing

Social time for teens and adults receiving services from TCRC

Sib Club

Information on various disabilities

on local, state, & national resources

on parent's Rights & Responsibilities when raising a child with special needs

Education and training

Presentations on topics of interest for parents

Basic training on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Workshops to help parents organize all the paperwork that comes with a child with special needs

Spanish Outreach Assistance

Support for Spanish speaking families, some resource materials are available in Spanish.

Library

A large multi-media library is available at the Tri-Counties Regional Center office in Oxnard. A satellite library is available in the Simi Valley Tri-Counties Regional Center office and at Channel Islands Social Services. Internet access is available at both Regional Center sites. A mobile library is available for group meetings. The library is open to the public.

E-Mail: rainbow@tri-counties.org

Website: http://rainbowconnectionfrc.weebly.com
or find us at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RainbowConnectionFRC

Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Oxnard Office
2401 East Gonzales Road, Suite 100, Oxnard CA 93036
Main Phone: (805) 485-9643
Toll Free: (800) 332-3679
Spanish Line: (805) 485-9892
Fax: (805) 278-9056
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Simi Valley Office

2635 Park Center Drive, Suite A, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Main Phone: 805-823-2325
Spanish Line 805-485-9892

Monday through Thursday 9 am to 1 pm and by appointment.

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Ventura County - Rainbow Connection - Tri Counties Regional Center

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Introduction

Among the neediest students in California are migratory youth, who change schools throughout the year, often crossing school district and state lines, to follow work in agriculture, fishing, dairies, or the logging industry. Since 1966, federal and state laws in California have recognized the unique educational challenges migrant students face and have provided support for educational programs and services that are designed to help students and their families overcome the obstacles they face because of poverty and disrupted educational experiences. The following information outlines the legal basis for migrant education, the educational programs provided for migratory students, and the resources available to educators.

Basis for the Migrant Education Program

California's Migrant Education Program (MEP) is supported by federal and state laws. The state law is a response to federal requirements for educating migratory students. Although it does not provide funding for the program, the state law sets out the administrative framework for delivering MEP services. At the federal level, MEP is authorized by Part C of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), a federal initiative signed into law in to strengthen the education of low-achieving children. The MEP requirements focus on meeting the needs of the students that emerge as a result of their mobility.

Policy

The Congress states that the following policy of the United States is the basis for the provisions of NCLB:

...a high quality education for all individuals and a fair and equal opportunity to obtain that education are a societal good, are a moral imperative, and improve the life of every individual, because the quality of our individual lives ultimately depends on the quality of the lives of others.

Purpose

According to NCLB, the purpose of migrant education is to:

Ensure the migratory students have the opportunity to meet the same challenging state content and performance standards that all children are expected to meet;

Support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs for migratory children to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves;

Ensure that migrant children are provided with appropriate educational services (including supportive services) that address their special needs in a coordinated and efficient manner; and

Design programs to help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of the children to do well in school. The programs should help prepare the children to make a successful transition to post-secondary education or employment.

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The Ventura County Office of Education offers training and support services to local schools, districts, educators and members of the community.

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The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) is designed to meet the mandates under AB854 to improve the educational outcomes for foster youth. Foster Youth Services Coordinating (FYSC) Programs provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care. FYSC Programs have the ability and authority to ensure that health and school records are obtained to establish appropriate placements and coordinate instruction, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, training for independent living, and other related services. FYSC Programs increase the stability of placements for foster children and youth. These services are designed to improve the children's educational performance and personal achievement, directly benefiting them as well as providing long-range cost savings to the state.

With the passing of numerous bills related to education, foster children and youth have many rights, including:

Support of an identified Educational Liaison within each school district

Ability to remain in the school of origin despite moving out of the attendance area

Credit for full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed by the student

A waiver of district graduation requirements if the youth transferred schools after the second year of high school and is unable to graduate with his/her class due to credit deficiency

Transportation to the school of origin when determined by the educational rights holder to be in the best interest of the youth, and no other transportation options are available

FYSCP also provides technical assistance regarding foster children to the County's twenty school districts. Beginning in November 2003, VCOE organized a Homeless/Foster Educational Liaison Council (recently renamed the Executive Advisory Council, or EAC) with a representative from each of the school districts. The purpose of the EAC is to advocate for and to meet the educational needs of children and youth living in foster care and homeless situations as well as to eliminate the educational barriers faced by these students. We must ensure that students in foster care and homeless situations have an opportunity to meet the same challenging state academic performance standards to which all students are held.

The Foster Youth Services Program is funded through a grant by the California Department of Education. For further information about the state program go to: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/fy/

Contact Information

Laura Welbourn, Coordinator

Michele Ortiguerra, Coordinator

Lydia Barajas, Data Control Specialist

Nöelle Ewing, FAFSA/CADAA Specialist

Jonathan Lever, Instructional Trainer

5189 Verdugo Way * Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: (805) 437-1529 * FAX: (805) 437-1535
Email: fys@vcoe.org

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The Ventura County Office of Education offers training and support services to local schools, districts, educators and members of the community.

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United Parents | Parents Helping Parents.

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Beginning Together: Caring for Young Chidlren with Disabilities in inclusive Settings

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Beginning Together: Caring for Young Chidlren with Disabilities in inclusive Settings

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The purpose of Beginning Together is to ensure that children with special needs are incorporated, and appropriate inclusive practices are promoted, in the training and technical assistance provided by the existing cadre of trainers in California.

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Call or text 2-1-1 now and we’ll connect you right away to the help you need. Help Interface prevent trauma and promote healing with a gift to the What If? Fund We connect families, youth, and adults in our community to a full range of services for mental health, crisis intervention,

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Help Me Grow Ventura County - Ensuring a child's optimal development

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Happy Black History Month from First 5! We recognize the achievements and resilience of the Black community. Let's take this month as an opportunity to teach our children about the diverse histories that make our nation strong. #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory #black community #diversehistories #first5venturacounty

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network - IECMHC

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Offering no cost infant and early childhood mental health consultation services, supports and resources for all early learning and care providers in California The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network delivers consultation services, resources, and training activities for early learning and care center-based program staff, family child care providers, and family, ... Read more

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Building a Foundation of Inclusion_ Strategies for Early Childhood Educator

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Child Development Resources of Ventura County

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CDR provides a foundation to build promising futures for children. CDR administers seven programs that provide Child Care assistance to families in Ventura County. Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services.

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CISS is a family-operated, private service organization committed to providing direct support to individuals and their dedicated caregivers/parents. We know how stressful life can be without support from friends and family. Likewise, all of us need a break from time to time to help us take care of our own needs and to refocus our own priorities, so that we can continue to be strong for those who need us.

Our committed team of caregivers specializes in providing support to a variety of families including those caring for people who have developmental disabilities (such as but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and intellectual disabilities), Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers of young children.

Inspiration for the organization was sparked during the summer of 2004 when co-founder, Sharon M. Francis, then Director of Community Development for Tri-Counties Regional Center, identified the unmet needs of children with developmental disabilities living in Ventura County with no local option for respite services. Until then, all agency respite services had been provided by home health agencies offering CNA, LVN, or RN services, or from large L.A.-based multi-service companies. Some of these agencies serve more than a dozen regional centers and more than 10,000 people. This was not the personalized care that local families deserved.

After seven years of service at TCRC, Sharon left and launched Channel Islands Social Services with her husband Tim, so that local families could have flexible, local respite options. Please call us so we can start getting to know and help you.

Sharon Francis, Co-Founder and CEO

Sharon began her career supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in 1993. Prior to launching CISS, she spent four years helping adults with special needs in supported employment and seven years at Tri-Counties Regional Center managing and performing quality assurance and resource development. Sharon has been instrumental in the Ventura County community in various roles and nonprofit groups and she has been a CPR and First Aid instructor with the American Red Cross since 2005. She serves on the boards of Tri-Counties Association for the Developmentally Disabled (as the Vendor Advisory Rep.), and was a long-time board member of the Autism Society Ventura County and Partners in Housing. In 2015, she was recognized by the Autism Society of America as their Autism Professional of the Year

Tim Francis, Co-Founder and Director of Operations

Tim co-founded the organization in 2004 with his wife Sharon. His professional and educational background is in the film industry, having worked in post-production at various well-known entertainment companies. He serves as the safety officer, leads all marketing and advertising, and is the "go-to guy" for all behind-the-scenes needs of the company and staff. He has started work on various educational videos related to respite care and family support and has hopes of distributing them in the near future to inspire people to get involved.
To reach one of our amazing staff, please contact our office Receptionist at x0 who will direct you.

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CISS is a family-operated, private service organization committed to providing direct support to individuals and their dedicated caregivers/parents. We know how stressful life can be without support from friends and family.

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Autism Ventura | Improving the lives of all affected by Autism - Ventura County

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1 in 36 children now have Autism according to the CDC. If you, your child, or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with Autism, it can be challenging to know where to start. We can help! Click here to send us a note or give us a call.

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Social Worker Mental Health Behavioral Health Services for Children in California | Aspiranet

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Aspiranet provides a network of support that helps families stay together and leads to more successful family interactions on a daily basis. Learn more about Aspiranet's Behavioral Health & Mental Health Services for Children.

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"Terrible twos"; as children grow up they become more opinionated, and explorative - what children are doing is learning about their world. Every experience develops the child's skills, knowledge, and ultimately their brain. As parents we want to encourage healthy exploration and learning while keeping our children safe.

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Rainbow Connection is a Family Resource Center in Ventura County that serves people with developmental disabilities and other special needs, and their families.

Whether you are just starting your journey with a baby in the hospital or you are a family member looking at the issues of aging for someone with special needs, Rainbow is here for you.We are here to help you find information, training and the support of other parents who are on your same journey.

Rainbow is staffed by parents of children and adults with special needs. We draw from our own experiences and understand the daily joys and challenges of parenting a child or an adult with special needs. We are great listeners and can assist families with problem solving.

Our staff and families work together in relationships based on dignity, respect, and confidentiality. We believe that every person should be valued, respected, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to building sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding between individuals, families, professionals, and the community.

Events

Rainbow Support

Talking to a trained staff member who is a parent.

Parent to Parent Matches - Connecting parents with similar concerns and interests.

Rainbow has support groups for specific disabilities, military families, and general ones for all special needs. We also list the groups available in the community.We encourage parents to attend a support group at least once. They might be surprised at how much it will help them and how much they can help others.

Socializing

Social time for teens and adults receiving services from TCRC

Sib Club

Information on various disabilities

on local, state, & national resources

on parent's Rights & Responsibilities when raising a child with special needs

Education and training

Presentations on topics of interest for parents

Basic training on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Workshops to help parents organize all the paperwork that comes with a child with special needs

Spanish Outreach Assistance

Support for Spanish speaking families, some resource materials are available in Spanish.

Library

A large multi-media library is available at the Tri-Counties Regional Center office in Oxnard. A satellite library is available in the Simi Valley Tri-Counties Regional Center office and at Channel Islands Social Services. Internet access is available at both Regional Center sites. A mobile library is available for group meetings. The library is open to the public.

E-Mail: rainbow@tri-counties.org

Website: http://rainbowconnectionfrc.weebly.com
or find us at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RainbowConnectionFRC

Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Oxnard Office
2401 East Gonzales Road, Suite 100, Oxnard CA 93036
Main Phone: (805) 485-9643
Toll Free: (800) 332-3679
Spanish Line: (805) 485-9892
Fax: (805) 278-9056
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center - Simi Valley Office

2635 Park Center Drive, Suite A, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Main Phone: 805-823-2325
Spanish Line 805-485-9892

Monday through Thursday 9 am to 1 pm and by appointment.

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Creating DAP expereinces Through Inclusive, Play-Based Instruction

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Take Your First (or Next!) Step Towards Inclusion NOW With These Free Resources:

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Take Your First (or Next!) Step Towards Inclusion NOW With These Free Resources:

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During all of our sessions, our definition of inclusion will help ground our work and set our mindsets. You can grab and share a copy in English and Spanish here: https://www.inclusiveschoolingresources.com/inclusion-definition-circle-makers

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04. DEC_NAEYC April 2009 Inclusion Position Statement

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FINAL Inclusion Conference Brochure final

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TK Curriculum Fair & Conference (March 6, 2024)

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TK Curriculum Fair & Conference (March 6, 2024)

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To receive e-mails with information about upcoming trainings, events, and early childhood education news, join the Local Planning Council Listserv. Please complete this form to receive future News Updates: http://eepurl.com/gA9S9L

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Ventura County Office of Education > Early Childhood Programs > Professional Development Calendar

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The Ventura County Office of Education offers training and support services to local schools, districts, educators and members of the community.

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Ensuring Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in the Preschool Years and Beyond; M. Springett, CalECSE

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Finding Harmony A Symphony of Solutions for Tricky Discussions - VC SELPA

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The Lego Foundation_Aprendizaje a Través del Juego

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The Lego Foundation_Aprendizaje a Través del Juego

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The LEGO Foundation_Learning Through Play

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The LEGO Foundation_Learning Through Play

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En ocasiones, los padres y el distrito escolar pueden tener desacuerdos. La ley de educación especial proporciona medidas específicas para resolver estos conflictos. Siempre es una buena idea intentar de resolver las cosas en el nivel más bajo posible. Si usted no ha hablado con el Director de Educación Especial en su distrito, se le anima a darles una llamada para expresar sus preocupaciones (lista de teléfonos). Si hay un desacuerdo entre un padre y el distrito en lo que es mejor para el niño (por lo general a nivel del Equipo del IEP) cualquiera de las partes puede presentar el Debido Proceso. El Debido Proceso es un sistema para aumentar los niveles de intervención en la resolución del desacuerdo. Por favor, visite la página web Oficina de Audiencias Administrativas para descargar el formulario de mediación o de Debido Proceso. También disponible en la Oficina de Audiencias Administrativas es una Lista de Defensor Abogado de Educación Especial Costo Reducido/Gratuito.

Solución de Disputas de Educación Especial Entre los Padres y los Distritos Escolares
Manual de Educación Especial - Una guía completa para entender las Audiencias de Debido Proceso de Educación Especial en OAH.

Si un padre siente que sus derechos o los derechos de su hijo han sido violados por el distrito o un empleado del distrito, el padre tiene el derecho de presentar una queja. Se puede presentar una queja ante la Oficina de Solución de Quejas del Distrito. Si no se resuelve, o si el padre decide no presentar la queja con el distrito, puede presentar una queja directamente con el Departamento de Educación de California usando este formulario.

Petición Para Investigación de una Queja

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Keynote: Belonging from the Beginning: Inclusive Early Care and Education

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Keynote: Belonging from the Beginning: Inclusive Early Care and Education

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Get all our resources here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/ventura/

This interactive keynote is a must for any early educator or leader who is ready to create more inclusive programs and classrooms for young children. The session is led by two of the most sought after experts in the field of Inclusive Early Education, Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Dr. Julie Causton. You’ll leave this session feeling inspired and with tons of practical ideas and strategies to ensure every child belongs…from the beginning.

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We house all of our resources in a single content hub. Whether you attend our sessions or not, everyone has access to our handouts, tips, and strategies to create more inclusive programs, schools, and communities.

You can go directly to this URL: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/ventura/ (or use the QR code on your screen)

Enter your name and email (first time you visit the site only)...and this will give you full access.

You will have lifetime access to the dashboard so visit it before, during, and after the conference!

Post any questions you have to the Padlet as you go. You are welcome to share the URL with others (even those who aren't attending).

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Whenever you’re ready, we want to help you to make your school system more inclusive in the BEST way for you!

XO

Kristie and Julie

Here are 4 ways we can do this together:

1. BOOK >> The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs. Design the inclusive school of your dreams with our research-based roadmap, unconventional wisdom from decades of leadership experience, and 100s of practical resources.

Get your copy now! https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/theway-ascd

2. FREE PROGRAM >> We have a collection of FREE videos covering essential inclusive education concepts. These videos empower YOU to build inclusive schools effortlessly.

Yes, I need these tips and tools! https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/minibytes

3.  Get EVERYONE the PD they need when they need it >> Our on-demand PD is practical, personalized, engaging, and outrageously fun! We deliver one-of-a-kind and co-taught PD to meet your PreK-12th grade training needs.

Your inclusive journey starts here! https://docs.google.com/document/d/18DYj1cwE0qPn2UBGpZqtm76RCYTRbh2LJfzUmJhgp0Q/edit?usp=sharing

4. Book a LIVE Presentation >> Book us today to work with your school or entire district. We bring our 50 years of combined experience conducting wildly engaging, innovative presentations online and on the stage.

faceLet’s start changing your school today! https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/schedulemeeting

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Session: The Way to Inclusion: Belonging from the Beginning

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Session: The Way to Inclusion: Belonging from the Beginning

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Get our Keynote and Workshop resources here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/ventura/

Workshop Presenter(s): Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Inclusive Schooling
Workshop Session 2: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Get leadership tips here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/minibytes/

Get your copy of our book here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/theway-ascd/

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Session: Joyful and Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Early Learners

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Session: Joyful and Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Early Learners

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Get our Keynote and Workshop resources here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/ventura/

Workshop Presenter(s): Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Inclusive Schooling
Workshop Session 1: 9:50 AM – 11:20 AM

Get a preview of our session and a helpful download here: https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/rock-the-range/

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Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Information and resources webpage

https://www.vcselpa.org/For-Families/Community-Advisory-Committee

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What is the CAC?
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of family members, school staff and agency representatives. The CAC facilitates the communication and exchange of information between schools and families, advises the administration of the SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) regarding their concerns and collaborates to solve them. CAC promotes activities that benefit students with disabilities and sponsors training for parents of children with disabilities. The meetings are held quarterly, the first Monday of the month from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The meetings are open to the public and take place in the SELPA Office (Santa Paula Room), 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012. Free childcare, sign language interpretation, Spanish interpretation and other accommodations are available if booked 10 days in advance. Please request accommodation(s) necessary for you to participate by calling the SELPA office at (805) 437-1560. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.
CAC Statutes - English CAC Statutes- Spanish

Who is in the CAC?

Parents / guardians of individuals with special needs (the majority)

Representatives of agencies that serve people with special needs

Special education and general staff

Do you know a Teacher, Student, Parent, Specialist who has gone above and beyond to in serving special education students and/or families? Nominate them for a Ventura County SELPA Commendation. Use the application provided below.

Commendation Application
How can I participate?
Members of the public are always welcome to attend CAC meetings and give input. If you have a concern or suggestion, the CAC will review it and give you written information about how it will be treated. If you prefer to speak with a CAC member privately or by phone, call the SELPA office at (805) 437-1560 for contact information, including the name of your school district representative.

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What is Early Start (Brochure)

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (Brochure)

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Are You Concerned About You Child's Progress in School? (Brochure)

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Are You Concerned About You Child's Progress in School? (Brochure)

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Are You Concerned About You Child's Progress in School? (Brochure)

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Are You Concerned About You Child's Progress in School? (Brochure)

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VC SELPA serves 19,000 students with disabilities, supporitng equitable learning programs and access for ALL students. We are a collaborative partnership of school districts, staff, students, families, and community agencies ensuring access to the educational resources All students need to thrive.

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Learn more about VCOE's Early Childhood Programs Department.

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Ventura County Office of Education > Early Childhood Programs > Inclusive Practices

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Information and resources for inclusive practices in Ventura County's early childhood programs

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Presented by Kelly Cox, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Kelly Cox, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Jessica Maiorca-Nunez, Supporting Inclusive Practices

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Presented by Jessica Maiorca-Nunez, Supporting Inclusive Practices

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Presented by Jeanine Murphy, Ruben Ramirez, and Peter Aguirre, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Jeanine Murphy, Ruben Ramirez, and Peter Aguirre, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Lorena Hernandez and Ana Barranco, Rainbow Connection Family Empowerment and Resource Center

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Presented by Lorena Hernandez and Ana Barranco, Rainbow Connection Family Empowerment and Resource Center

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Presented by Laurie Jordan, Rainbow Connection Family Empowerment and Resource Center

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Presented by Laurie Jordan, Rainbow Connection Family Empowerment and Resource Center

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Presented by Linda Brault and Jenn Bullock, WestEd      

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Presented by Linda Brault and Jenn Bullock, WestEd      

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Presented by Katie Johnson and Christina Daffron,                    Embedded Instruction for Early Learning    

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Presented by Katie Johnson and Christina Daffron,                    Embedded Instruction for Early Learning    

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Presented by Grace Montejano and Janet Fleming, First 5 Ventura County

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Presented by Grace Montejano and Janet Fleming, First 5 Ventura County

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Presented by Laura Martinez, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Laura Martinez, Ventura County SELPA

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Presented by Sharon Elmensdorp, First 5 Ventura County

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Presented by Sharon Elmensdorp, First 5 Ventura County